Intern, Metals, Mining and Fertilisers

ING Bank N.V. - Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ING WB Asia Internship Programme 2027 in Singapore offers hands-on experience with the Metals, Mining and Fertilisers team. You will work with relationship managers and deal principals on client pitches, credit papers, and market research during a six-month internship from January to June.

You'\'ll gain exposure to commodities markets, learn cross-functional collaboration, and develop financial analysis, data visualization, and presentation skills through structured onboarding, dashboards, and

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree related to finance or business.
• Eligible to work in Singapore.
• Interest in metals, mining or commodities sectors.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support MMF team with client pitches and research.
• Assist in preparing credit papers and internal reports.
• Help create dashboards and market analyses.
• Collaborate with relationship managers and deal principals.

Skills

Interest in commodity markets

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Team player

English fluency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ING WB Asia Internship Programme2027

At ING, we're redefining what it means to be a bank, and we're looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful impact. If you're excited to learn, challenge the status quo, collaborate with diverse teams, and turn ideas into action, our internship programme offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, develop your skills, and contribute to an international organisation that values continuous growth and innovation.

Department/Function: SectorsTeam: Metals, Mining and Fertilisers Internship Period: 6months ; January-June

About ING Bank We began operating in Singapore in 1987 where we host the regional Asia Pacific headquarters. With over 300 financial experts, we are the largest wholesale banking branch in Asia. ING stands out in the Asia Pacific region because we go a step further for our customers. We look at things from the client’s perspective which allows us to construct tailor‑made solutions to fit the needs of every company we serve. This mentality underpins all our client relations and has produced various prestigious awards.

Our internship programme offers more than just on‑the‑job experience. Through structured onboarding, development initiatives, cross‑functional networking opportunities, project showcases and an intern alumni community, you'll gain valuable exposure, build meaningful connections and develop skills for your future career.

What does the Metals, Mining and Fertilisers ("MMF") Team do in ING?

MMFAPAC is responsible for relationships and business development with Asian and Australian INGWB Clients who have metals and mining activities in countries from China, Mongolia, Indonesia and Australia. The MMF sector covers the following industries: copper mining & smelting, iron ore mining, bauxite mining (and associated aluminum smelting and refining), nickel mining and processing and gold mining and processing. With the global transition to an energy system based on renewables expected to lead to a sharp increase in demand for critical minerals, there is a growing focus on critical battery minerals such as lithium and nickel, across the mining, smelting and precursor segments. ING has consistently held a top‑3 spot in the global league tables as a lead arranger in mining transactions, with a very strong track record in project finance. MMF provides (structured) corporate debt solutions for the mining sector to finance acquisitions, mine expansions, greenfield construction, or to refinance existing debt. Besides supporting clients through structured lending, the team works together with other products teams to provide clients access to a whole suite of banking products i.e. advisory services, financial markets, debt capital markets etc.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a intern to join the MMF team where there will be opportunities to work alongside our relationship managers and deal principals in the business. The intern will be part of the client deal teams and assist in the following:

• Preparation of various client pitches
• Preparation and writing of credit papers for structured lending transactions
• Research on prospect companies and for strategy papers
• Internal reports and dashboards for reporting and research purposes
• Other adhoc projects

What qualities, skills and other criteria are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate individual who meets the following criteria:

• You should have legal work rights in the country of internship (Singapore)
• Strong interest in commodity markets
• Familarity with Excel (Visual Basics) and Powerpoint
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Experience with data visualization
• Must possess a ‘hands‑on’, ‘can do’ mentality
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong team player
• Fluent in English, both verbally and written

What would you gain from this internship?

• Indepth exposure to various commodities and markets
• Opportunity to work with a market leading metals and mining franchise

Need more information? For information on ING Wholesale Bank, visit https://www.ingwb.com/ For information on careers, visit https://www.ing.jobs/Global/Careers.htm

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